Santa Barbara to Chicago (SBA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SBA–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→MDW | BUR→MDW | LAX→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 86 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 9 | 29 |
| Flight time | 3h 26m | 3h 49m | 3h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
SBA–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SBA to MDW
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SBA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to MDW is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,805 miles (2,905 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).